State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin announced that approximately 100,000 migrants were deported from Russia during the first half of the year. He added that another 200,000 foreign nationals were barred from entering the Russian Federation. According to the State Duma Chairman, around 800,000 mi»»»

E22 and E30 see slower traffic, while motorists on E11 face a temporary lane closure Abu Dhabi: Traffic is building on several major Abu Dhabi roads, while a temporary lane closure remains in force on E11 in Al Dhafra. Traffic conditions across Abu Dhabi are changing through the morning, with conge»»»

Diplomacy offers hope, but Gulf travel, shipping and fuel costs stay exposed The US-Iran war is showing fresh signs of a possible diplomatic opening, though there is still no ceasefire or final agreement. US President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States is “hopefully toward the end” o»»»

The US House of Representatives on Wednesday held billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying two subpoenas in its investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The measure passed by unanimous consent and will be referred to the Justice Department, which will decide wheth»»»

The World Health Organization said Wednesday that the fight against the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo was showing “encouraging signs" but that the epidemic was "far from over". More than 7,000 cases have been reported across seven provinces as of September 11. The World ⁠Health Organization ​said on W»»»

An extraordinary meeting of the governing committee of the National Judo Federation of Kyrgyzstan was held in Bishkek. The State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports reported. The meeting approved the following changes to the federation’s leadership: Particular attention was paid to preparing Kyr»»»

Congestion is visible on E11, E311 and several roads around central Sharjah Dubai: Traffic conditions remain mixed across Dubai and Sharjah, with several major routes showing slow-moving traffic, while most other roads appear to be moving freely. The live Google Maps currently shows congestion alon»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Cabinet of Ministers has increased the quota for foreign workers entering the country for employment in 2027 to 120,000 people. A new Cabinet resolution says. According to official data, 25,000 places were allocated for foreign workers in 2025, but the quota was later increased to 42,0»»»

Excise action follows seizure of liquor above the permitted limit from his Wayanad home The Kerala Excise Department arrested Reporter TV Managing Director Anto Augustine on Thursday in a case related to the alleged possession of liquor above the legally permitted limit. Excise officials took Augus»»»

Three people have been taken into custody in connection with a billion-forint bribery case involving Volánbusz Zrt., related to the provision of passenger transport services and the procurement of buses — the Central Investigation Chief Prosecutor's Office announced in a statement to MTI. According»»»

A nursing home and a children’s home are being built on the grounds of former President Almazbek Atambayev’s residence in Koi-Tash. The Presidential Affairs Department reported. The department issued this statement in response to media reports regarding construction work at Almazbek Atambaev’s form»»»

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered her sixth annual State of the Union address in Strasbourg on Wednesday. By invoking Dickens’ “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” she gave herself ample opportunity to slap herself on the back while giving the impression»»»

Russian President Vladimir ⁠Putin on Wednesday described voter turnout in the upcoming parliamentary election as a barometer of public support for Russia’s war against Ukraine and urged voters to go to the polls. It will be Russia's first parliamentary election since the Kremlin launched its offens»»»

Humid nights and mornings expected, with low clouds over the East coast Dubai: Temperatures in the UAE are forecast to reach 46°C on Thursday, with humid conditions raising the prospect of mist in some coastal areas overnight and on Friday morning, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (N»»»

The panel brings together professionals from cinema, TV, music, literature and theatre The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has been reconstituted with 18 members, including actors Preity Zinta, Pankaj Tripathi and Suniel Shetty, filmmaker Priyadarshan and Grammy-winning musician Ricky Ke»»»

Israeli minister ties Trump ceasefire to disarming Hamas and forced migration Israel's defence minister said Wednesday it was only a matter of time before the country resumes full-scale war in Gaza and moves to force out its two million Palestinians. Israel Katz, who is known for outspoken remarks,»»»

Trump sees deal within reach, but Iran insists any accord must protect its interests US President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States is “hopefully toward the end” of its war with Iran, while claiming that Washington has been in direct contact with Tehran over a possible agreement. As»»»

People in the single-currency Eurozone have been invited to vote on the designs of upcoming euro bank bills. Proposed designs include historic figures like Marie Curie and Leonardo da Vinci, as well as a vertical format. They are expected to enter circulation around 2030. But first, as higher fuel »»»

Why billions of tiny queries add up to a big climate question for ChatGPT and peers Last year, social media was awash in Ghibli images. Users animated their photos in a manner that was debatably similar to Miyazaki's profound and whimsical works. And then this year, along came the denim jackets. Ev»»»

Passenger bookings are rising as dnata sees cargo surge amid Hormuz disruption Dubai: dnata expects Dubai's travel market to see a “complete turnaround” in the first quarter of 2027, as the Emirates Group-owned air services company sees early signs of a recovery in bookings and passenger spending f»»»

Phnom Penh: Camera-trap surveys in southwestern Cambodia’s Koh Kong province have recorded three exceedingly rare mammal species for the first time in a protected conservation area, environmental authorities announced Wednesday. The recorded mammals include the endangered Hog Deer (Axis porcinus), »»»

For humanitarian doctors and healthcare workers operating in active conflict zones, the challenges are seemingly endless: from so-called "double tap" strikes that put emergency workers at risk, to roadblocks, evacuation orders and even the positioning of humanitarian organisations in the political »»»

The US federal government is on track to approve a $2.8 billion arms package for Israel, US media reported Tuesday, with the sale of 40,000 one-ton bombs among the largest munitions packages sold in recent years. The Washington Post said the package -- funded with US taxpayer dollars -- featured so»»»

Saudi Arabia accused Yemen’s Houthis on Wednesday of launching an attack on the holy city of Mecca, which the Iran-backed rebels denied. Saudi Arabia, a US ally which has been the target of large-scale Houthi strikes since early September, declared Mecca a “red line” as it slid deeper into the»»»

Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity in the crackdown on 2022 protests that left hundreds dead, Amnesty International said Wednesday, adding Tehran's suppression of new demonstrations this year bore the "same hallmarks" but on an even wider scale. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with »»»